At 70m (230ft) MARTHA ANN is an impressive navy hulled luxury motor yacht built by Lürssen.  She was the talk of the Monaco Yacht Show this year boasting six decks, a 1,400 square foot master suite, numerous guest rooms, a glass elevator in the lobby, a huge sports bar and gym and a large Jacuzzi enclosed in her voluminous body created by her 12.8m beam.

Her proportions make her ideal for entertaining with spacious and private areas for guests both inside and out, including a large pool with an incorporated bar! MARTHA ANN possesses two 1500kW CAT engines that allow her a top speed of over 15knots, perfect for cruising the waters of the Mediterranean and the Caribbean where she will now join the league of super and mega yacht charters.

The number of sailing yachts on display at the Monaco Yacht Show this year was suprisingly increased from previous years.  There were a number of these beauties from Perini Navis, Alloys Yachts International and Dubois Yachts at the show all of which sat comfortably and elegantly next to the large and imposing Mega Yachts who usually dominate at Monaco.  The charms and advantages of sailing yachts may be the reason behind the increased interest in these types of yachts; with the increase in fuel prices and the move towards greener yachting practices sailing yachts are the obvious option if you still want to enjoy yourself on the ocean and use the wind as your friend instead of pure engine power.

This increased interest will mean that there will probably be more large and high end sailing yacht options available in the Caribbean this winter than previously, so take the opportunity to have a look at the way travelling the oceans was intended and experience the thrill of sailing yourself.